Clare FM
6th January 2021
The UL Hospitals Group has deferred the majority of scheduled surgery and outpatients appointments across five of it’s hospitals in the Midwest until further notice.
The move impacts hospitals including University Hospital Limerick and Ennis General, and all affected patients are being contacted directly.
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The majority of scheduled surgery and outpatients appointment across UHL, Ennis General, Nenagh, St John’s and Croom Hospitals are being deffered to prioritise high volumes of emergency Covid and non-Covid patients.
The UL Hospitals Group says University Maternity Hospital Limerick is unaffected.
Patients whose appointment or procedure is being affected are being contacted by the hospital in advance and the reductions in service are being kept under review by the UL Hospitals Group Crisis Management Team.
This winter, more than any other, we are encouraging the public to make an individual Winter Plan, particularly with the impact of Covid-19, and to know how and where to access care when it is needed.
The HSE has produced a ‘Keeping well this winter’ leaflet to assist the public with their healthcare needs in the coming months. Localised to each county, the leaflet contains useful contact details for local health services including how to access your GP and Pharmacy, your Community Call support, your Injury Units and Emergency Department. Useful advice about accessing services in a Covid-19 environment is also included.